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  1. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    Curls105 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    BFA from University of Michigan in Musical Theatre. Graduated 2001 Starting accelerated BSN Nursing program this monday at Suny Downstate! Will graduate August

  2. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    ps. The Hippa thing was very long and tedious! Definately took longer than 2

  3. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    I spoke to someone at the school and they said it was in Lecture Hall 6. I assume that's in the main school building? I'm really surprised we haven't gotten any additional info on this. Can't wait...

  4. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi jujufireal! I am starting this summer as well and am starting to feel pretty nervous and excited. I have no idea what this test is going to be like. It's called a "placement test" so maybe they...

  5. Got Accepted To A College

    Curls105 replied to xjae's topic in New York Nursing

    Hunter has a very competitive Nursing school and it has a great reputation. I would go there if you have the chance. As Chuck said, the community college programs are extremely competitive as well....

  6. Options for midwifery - NOT CNM?

    Curls105 replied to waterfall99's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Oops, my bad, I thought they

  7. Options for midwifery - NOT CNM?

    Curls105 replied to waterfall99's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You can deliver in birthing centers, hospitals or home births if you are a CNM. Since you are already an RN becoming a CNM seems like the most logical route for you. There are Certified Professional...

  8. Best school to take Pre Reqs???

    Curls105 replied to jandramauri's topic in New York Nursing

    I took my pre-req's for the second degree at LaGuardia in Queens which is easily accessible by the 7 train (about 15 minutes from midtown). Some of the classes were great some not so great but I feel...

  9. Nursing Sch. in NJ that can get to from NY via public transportation

    Curls105 replied to Free Spirit 1's topic in New York Nursing

    Try

  10. Plz Tell Me Which Hospital Has A Good Labor Delivery Unit.

    Curls105 replied to gerryNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    PS. I asked a Doula friend of mine who works on LI what the best hospitals for L&D on Long Island are and she recommended Winthrop and

  11. Plz Tell Me Which Hospital Has A Good Labor Delivery Unit.

    Curls105 replied to gerryNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    I would recommend St. Lukes Roosevelt's birthing center in NYC. It has a much more "homey" cozy, relaxing vibe but it's located withing a hospital just in case you have a problem. You can also...

  12. Onlind distance midwifery programs

    Curls105 replied to finallyRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Stonybrook University also has an online program, although I've heard good things about

  13. Differences in CNM schools?

    Curls105 replied to rigbyk's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Anyone know anything about SUNY Downstate's Midwifery program? It's in Brooklyn,

  14. NYU or Stony Brook's Accelerated Program?

    Curls105 replied to Brooklyn84's topic in New York Nursing

    Go to Stonybrook. Everyone I have spoken to says that the most important this is to become an RN and it doesn't really matter where to you go to get it. The cost difference between the two schools is...

  15. Musicians/artists/performers thinking about nursing?

    Curls105 replied to lucy ball's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello Lucy ball!!! Yes! I was a singer/dancer/actor for MANY years professionally before deciding to become a nurse. I am starting Downstate's accelerated nursing program this June and I'm so happy...

  16. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi NYC guy and Sal! I'm starting the program at Downstate in June as well. Can't wait to meet everyone! Kristen ps. Have you guys done the BLS certification

  17. how long did it take you to complete your PRE-REQS?

    Curls105 replied to lullaby's topic in New York Nursing

    HI Lullaby- I am starting Suny Downstate's accelerated program this June and I am super excited and nervous at the same time. Please feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions about...

  18. Finding a Job as a CNM

    Curls105 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello! I am starting an accelerated BSN program this June and have my heart set on ultimately becoming a CNM. However, I am concerned about a couple of issues and I was wondering if anyone who is...

  19. how long did it take you to complete your PRE-REQS?

    Curls105 replied to lullaby's topic in New York Nursing

    I did my pre-reqs at LaGuardia in order to attend an accelerated BSN program. It ended up taking me a little over a year to do all of them (I took between 1 and 3 classes per semester). I think that...

  20. Career change to nursing

    Curls105 replied to kollzilla's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi! I completely changed careers from being an actor to starting nursing school this June. I am so excited and can't wait to start my new career! My first bachelor's is in Musical Theatre from U. of...

  21. Home Birth

    Curls105 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi- I was wondering if anyone knew the legality issues of having a CNM attend a home birth. Do CNM's attend home births? I am specifically interested in the laws in New YOrk. Thanks!

  22. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    I just got accepted to Downstate with a 4.0 in my pre-req's from LaGuardia Community College and a 3.6 from my first bachelor's degree (U. of MIchigan). I think a 3.5 or higher gpa would make a...

  23. Accelerated BSN Advice

    Curls105 replied to jspacegirl's topic in General Students

    Hi- I am also starting an accelerated 15-month in June and I'm getting really antsy about the whole thing! I keep having these thoughts like, "Am I going to be able to do this?, Will I be a good...

  24. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks Katie and Shuffler for the encouragement and advice. It is so much better to know these things going into the program than to be taken by surprise. Thanks

  25. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    Curls105 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, it's the only place I got accepted so I guess I'll just have to make the best of it. Oh